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Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to win 7-3.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime after Donald recovers Cook fumble
Nate Landman forced a James Cook fumble that Aaron Donald recovered in overtime, but Buffalo blocked a Rams field-goal try and won 37-34 on Tyler Bass’ 45-yard kick.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass' 45-yard field goal
- Turnover
- Aaron Donald recovered James Cook's overtime fumble
- Fumble forced by
- Nate Landman
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
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Hiker Sahil Jilani, 24, found dead at Abrams Falls after search
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Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
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Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 economics prize
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Politics
PAN open to alliances to block Morena and opposes tourism fee increase
PAN leader Jorge Romero says the party may form electoral alliances where they could help block Morena. The PAN also plans to oppose a proposed increase of more than 60% in a tourism-related fee.
“Increasing the DNR by more than 60% for people entering our country will be a severe blow to the tourism sector.”
Mexico’s poverty rate fell to 29.6% from 2018 to 2024, Morena says
Morena says 13.4 million people in Mexico left poverty between 2018 and 2024, as the poverty rate fell to 29.6%, citing national statistics.
UNAM opens registration for more than 90,000 student scholarships
UNAM students can register interest in more than 90,000 scholarships from October 12 to 19 through its Espacio UNAM platform. The aid covers areas including living costs, food and academic support.
Mexico’s finance committee approves income tax reform bill
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies finance committee approved an income tax reform bill by 26 votes to nine. The full chamber is expected to debate and vote on it this week.
Morena calls for release of people detained at Guadalajara water protest
Morena called for people detained after a protest over water quality and shortages in Guadalajara to be identified and released. The march ended in clashes between protesters and state police.
Recordings link Amílcar Olán to Dos Bocas business claims
Newly released recordings feature Amílcar Olán discussing alleged contracts at the Dos Bocas refinery and planned meetings with Leonardo Cornejo, a Veracruz public works official.
Kosmos denies gaining contracts through political influence
Corporativo Kosmos rejected claims in a recent column, saying its companies won contracts through competitive processes and were not implicated in US documents about Venezuela’s CLAP program.
Corporativo Kosmos denied claims of political influence in a column published on October 11, 2026.
The Mexican group said its companies won public contracts through competitive processes that followed the law.
It said La Cosmopolitana and Productos Serel received no contracts from Pemex from 2024 onward, including during Luz Elena González Escobar’s time as energy secretary.
Kosmos said La Cosmopolitana has operated in Mexico for 60 years.
Mexico suspends non-essential activities in four states as Hurricane Simón nears
Mexico suspended non-essential activities in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Nayarit from 4 p.m. Saturday as Category 4 Hurricane Simón approached, with landfall forecast for early Sunday.
Simon’s center was 185 kilometers south-southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, and moving north at six kilometers per hour.
The suspension of non-essential activities in four states was scheduled to begin.
Simon was forecast to make landfall between La Huerta and Tomatlán in Jalisco.
Mexico’s congressional committee approves 2027 fees and income tax bills
The committee approved proposed changes to federal fees and income tax rules for 2027. The full Chamber of Deputies is due to continue reviewing the economic package.
- Committee vote
- El Universal reported 40 votes in favor and 10 against; Infobae reported 27 in favor and 10 against.
- Foreign tourist fee
- El Universal said an amendment reduced it from 1,334.80 to 1,158 pesos.
- Visa charge
- Infobae reported a proposed 1,639 pesos for ordinary and long-duration visitor visas.
- Health license
- A transfusion-services license was cited as rising from 1,482 to 17,439 pesos.
Mexico lawmakers advance limits on company tax deductions
A Mexican congressional committee approved limits on deductions and tax losses as part of an income tax reform. The bill now goes to the full chamber for debate.
Impact of deduction limits
The committee chair said the limits aim to reduce artificial cuts to tax payments by companies with income above 50 million pesos.
Opposition lawmakers warned the limits could raise taxes on companies’ actual profits, reduce liquidity and investment, and lead to business closures.
Mexico’s electoral institute confirms 33,065 identities using biometric data
Mexico’s National Electoral Institute says biometric searches helped confirm 33,065 identities and produced 138,085 confirmed records to support searches for missing people.
Mexico tax reform advances to lower house floor vote
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Mexico’s lower house to debate 2027 revenue package this week
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UN rights expert urges investigation into force used at Guadalajara water protest
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Pío López Obrador begins neighborhood visits in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
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Dresser says Sheinbaum misrepresented her complaint about medicine shortages
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Mexico committee approves 2027 federal fees bill, with chamber vote pending
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World
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
Russia condemns France's seizure of tanker suspected of evading sanctions
France boarded the DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, saying it suspected the tanker was part of Russia's shadow fleet. Russia called the seizure a breach of international law.
Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station
German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian missile strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said partners gave Ukraine no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. Russian strikes also killed four people in Kharkiv, he said.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta on Monday.
Officials have not said how the person died or how the others were injured.
Cobb County police detectives are investigating what happened, and the company is co-operating with them.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
- MI5 chief
- Ken McCallum
- Suspected plot site
- RAF Fairford, western England
- Arrests
- Seven men were arrested and released on bail under investigation.
- Iran-linked operations
- More than 50 arrests over the past year, according to McCallum.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
Iran denies involvement in suspected plot near UK airbase
Britain blamed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard for a suspected plot near RAF Fairford and sanctioned two Iranian nationals. Tehran denied involvement and called the accusation a false flag operation.
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Ukrainian suspect goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream explosions
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Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes
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France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
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Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
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Business
JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.
“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.
Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project
The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.
Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo
More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.
A new AP-NORC poll found most Americans think Trump is profiting from the presidency in unethical or illegal ways.
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults said he is either profiting illegally or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The poll also found that many believe Trump is more focused on personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House.
The findings come as his family's businesses have expanded in real estate and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover
Bumble shares rose almost 50% after a report that technology holding company Ithaca is in advanced talks to buy the dating app firm for around $1bn.
Whitney Wolfe Herd launched Bumble.
Bumble listed on Nasdaq and later reached a market value of more than $14bn.
A report said Bumble was in advanced takeover talks, and its shares rose almost 50%.
Ithaca could announce a deal to buy Bumble, according to the Wall Street Journal report cited by the BBC.
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.
- Works cited
- At least 427 Warner-controlled works
- Defendants
- Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies
- Court
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Followers
- 36.14 million combined social media followers, according to Warner’s law firm
Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle
Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.
Takeover plans
Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
Bison Resources has filed a notice for seven drill pads at Bald Peaks in Nevada. It is targeting a December 2026 start, after rock-chip assay results are due by the end of October.
Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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IVV ETF offers low-cost exposure to about 500 US companies
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Alphabet plans to increase AI investment significantly next year
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Fuel costs and tariffs add to US inflation pressures
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eBay expands live shopping to more sellers ahead of holiday season
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Science & Tech
NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars
Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.
“The original mission called for no more than 12.4 miles of driving. We’ve blown well past that, and with all mobility systems fully operational and favorable extended-ground-life test results, we expect Perseverance to keep adding to this record for many years to come.”
Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.
Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems
Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.
Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets
A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.
Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149
The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.
Rain may ease heat in Telangana over the next four days
A Bay of Bengal trough is expected to bring light rain to Telangana over the next four days, helping temperatures return closer to normal after a dry, hot spell.
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, its first update to the small smart speaker since the original launched in 2020.
The new model keeps the same design but adds an S10 chip and comes in refreshed colors.
Siri AI features require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, which lets the speaker use personal context and connect with apps such as Messages and Calendar.
A new feature called Sound Glow makes the speaker’s top light up in time with music.
Apple plans to unveil smart home devices at New York event
Apple is expected to introduce a smart home hub, a HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV 4K at a New York event. The products’ features and release dates have not been confirmed.
Apple held its “Welcome Home” event in New York City and revealed HomeView.
HomeView pre-orders opened.
Apple said HomeView would ship.
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
- Systems
- Some taken offline
- Company response
- Teams assessing and mitigating the issue
- Stores
- Ahold Delhaize said they remained open
- Reported service disruptions
- Albert Heijn and Delhaize online orders and services; some US employee systems
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
AI’s role in creative work
Critics have raised concerns about the growing use of AI in creative sectors.
Sweeney said AI can empower creators and that Epic should prepare for the future.
Apple launches $299 Apple TV 4K with AI-powered Siri
Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4K with an upgraded chip, AI-powered content search and built-in microphones for voice commands without the remote. It goes on sale November 13.
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Sports
Gamdom offers UFC fighters $10,000 a month in sponsorship
Online casino Gamdom offered monthly sponsorships of $10,000 to every fighter on the UFC roster. The offer comes amid a public dispute over fighter pay involving Sean Strickland.
“This is in no way an attack on the UFC or a negative reflection on its business.”
Drilla Moloney to return for PROGRESS Wrestling’s BoneStorm event
Drilla Moloney will return to PROGRESS Wrestling at Chapter 199: BoneStorm, where he is set to compete in a five-person THUNDERB*STARD match.
Tim Tszyu to challenge Erislandy Lara for WBA middleweight title
No Limit announced that Tim Tszyu will challenge Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title. The announcement did not give a fight date or venue.
Michael Page signs multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC exit
The 39-year-old British fighter has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after the UFC did not renew his contract. His first fight with the promotion has not been announced.
CMLL confirms six matches for October 13 Arena Mexico card
CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show in Mexico City on October 13, including a main event between Mascara Dorada and Zandokan Jr.
Conor McGregor joins TikTok while recovering from knee injury
McGregor debuted on TikTok holding a baby goat. He is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to remain out of the UFC until 2027.
Dubois to defend WBO heavyweight title against Wardley in London rematch
Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena on 17 October, five months after stopping him in the 11th round.
Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, 17 October.
The rematch comes five months after their first fight in Manchester, where Dubois got up from the canvas twice and stopped Wardley in the 11th round.
That defeat was the first of Wardley's professional career, and he quickly used a rematch clause to secure another bout.
Dubois, 29, is a two-time world champion, while Wardley, 31, is seeking to avenge his loss.
WWE reportedly plans Oba Femi vs. Roman Reigns for WrestleMania
Oba Femi’s challenge to Roman Reigns sounded immediate, but the reported plan is for their match at WrestleMania, not Survivor Series.
Meltzer wrote that WWE was believed to be building toward Reigns vs. Femi as the Sunday main event of WrestleMania 43.
Femi defeated Bronson Reed in New Orleans and challenged Reigns during the Money in the Bank post-show.
Wrestling Observer published Meltzer’s update that the plan was WrestleMania and the match was not scheduled for Survivor Series.
NJPW Announces 12-Team Field for Super Junior Tag League 2026
NJPW announced the 12 teams for its Super Junior Tag League, which runs from October 24 to November 3. The next tournament, World Tag League, is scheduled for November 23 to December 13.
- Teams
- 12
- Tournament begins
- October 24, 2026
- Finals
- November 3, 2026, at Power Struggle
- A Block
- Includes El Desperado & Mistico and KUSHIDA & Nick Wayne
AEW names confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle in Hiroshima
Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay and other wrestlers are confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle on November 3 in Hiroshima, with several championship matches planned.
Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez will fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks
Turki Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez intends to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Oct. 31 despite attacks on the city’s airport. The airport strikes caused deaths and injuries.
Indi Hartwell wins TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound for Glory
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Leon Slater becomes TNA’s youngest world champion at 22
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Jason Hotch wins TNA International Championship at Bound for Glory
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TNA Bound For Glory 2026 features title defenses and Hall of Fame ceremony
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AEW’s Anna Jay says she needs shoulder surgery
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Callum Smith to challenge Dmitry Bivol for titles in Russia
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Entertainment
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.
Harry Styles urges people to look after each other after ICE shooting
At a Madison Square Garden show, Styles named Oscar Belgal, who was shot by an ICE agent in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car. Belgal survived and is being held in detention.
CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid
The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.
Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast
Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.
Rebecca Allen to leave UMG UK role after 27 years at Universal
Rebecca Allen is set to leave her role as UMG UK's Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years at Universal. She was promoted to the newly created role in December 2025.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.
Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.
TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.
- Title
- Remnants
- Writer and director
- Ti West
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Setting
- Woldmere Castle
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Women’s gym clothes
Nwodim mocked Gillis’ description with a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty”; Levy said short shorts do not make women whores.
Gillis joked that women in workout clothes “dress like whores.
Documentary to tell story of four founding Jackson 5 brothers
A new documentary will follow Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson, exploring their rise with the Jackson 5 and the different paths their lives took. It will be released as a feature film and a three-part series.
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Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
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Silvia Salis says assisted fertility led to her son’s birth
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Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis over joke about women at the gym
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Health
Early research links GLP-1 drugs to signs of slower biological aging
Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs may affect biological aging, but experts say the evidence is not strong enough to use them solely in hopes of living longer.
“My concern is that people could overread some of this stuff.”
UCLA specialists outline how doctors can choose between two MASH drugs
A UCLA-led review offers an algorithm to help doctors choose between resmetirom and semaglutide, the first two FDA-approved drugs for adults with MASH and moderate to advanced fibrosis.
Bimatoprost eye lens shows early promise for cataracts and glaucoma
A lens containing the glaucoma drug bimatoprost showed early promise in a randomized comparison with standard glaucoma therapy for people with cataracts and glaucoma.
Italian Registry Study Finds Avacopan Appeared Effective for AAV
An Italian registry study found that avacopan appeared strongly effective for ANCA-associated vasculitis, though the finding may not settle concerns about the treatment.
Inclisiran lowered LDL cholesterol more than bempedoic acid in a trial
In a study of 402 adults at high cardiovascular risk, inclisiran reduced LDL cholesterol more than bempedoic acid after 150 days. Similar overall rates of side effects were reported in both groups.
European groups issue guidance on two MASH treatments
Three European medical groups recommend considering resmetirom or semaglutide for some adults with non-cirrhotic MASH and significant liver fibrosis, alongside lifestyle changes and careful monitoring.
Syndax ends Niktimvo development for lung disease after Phase 2 failure
Syndax is ending development of Niktimvo for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after the treatment failed a mid-stage trial.
Syndax is ending development of Niktimvo as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF.
IPF is a rare lung disease.
The treatment failed a Phase 2 trial, a mid-stage study of a medicine.
The result means Syndax will not continue developing Niktimvo for this disease.
Experts raise safety concerns about Neurocrine’s Prader-Willi drug
Vykat XR has been linked to seven deaths and nearly 100 hospitalizations since its approval, though case reports do not prove the drug caused them. Some experts are urging its withdrawal.
Vykat XR was approved to treat Prader-Willi syndrome.
An open letter about potential safety issues tied to the drug was released.
STAT reported growing alarm among patient advocates and some experts.
US FDA supports planned trial of StemSmart therapy for Crohn’s disease
The FDA supported most elements of NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals’ proposed phase two trial of its StemSmart cell therapy. The company aims to start the study in Australia and the US by the end of 2026.
- FDA response
- Positive responses to six of seven Pre-IND questions
- Earlier study
- 18 patients; 78 per cent overall clinical response rate
- Remission
- 44 per cent of patients in the earlier study
- Planned trial
- Phase two, in Australia and the US
Bristol Myers lung drug succeeds at lower dose, but higher dose misses target
Bristol Myers Squibb said admilparant slowed lung function decline in a Phase 3 trial of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but only the lower dose met the main goal.
Dose response
The high-dose result was confounding and the lack of dose response raised questions about the drug's profile.
The lower-dose success could open a major commercial opportunity despite lingering questions.
Mirum reports late-stage trial success for Livmarli in rare liver diseases
Mirum Pharmaceuticals said Livmarli significantly reduced cholestatic pruritus in a late-stage trial involving ultra-rare liver diseases.
Bristol Myers reports two Phase 3 trial successes
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